“Women need other women, men just need their wives.” What do you think of that statement? Does it seem to apply to the women you know?  What about the men you know? Like all generalizations, this statement does not apply to everyone; however, it does apply to more couples than not. Women need to bond with other women. Laura Walker Jensen – in her book, Dated Jekyll, Married Hyde – writes, “Women need other women. Otherwise our poor husbands would bear the brunt of our shifting moods and emotions all the time.” Men, however, don’t have that deep need to bond with other men. They may joke … [Read more...]

Walk into the relationship section of any bookstore and you may become instantly overwhelmed. There is no lack of literature available to couples who want to improve their relationship, singles who want to prepare for a relationship, or divorcees who want to heal and move on with their lives. Relationships are serious business, but that doesn't mean we can’t laugh about them as we learn, right? That’s why I’m thankful for books like Dated Jekyll, Married Hyde by Laura Jensen Walker. She discusses some of the basic differences in men and women using humor to get her point across. It’s so … [Read more...]